A post-less, self-gripping coaxial cable connector for tool-less attachment to an end of a coaxial cable is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector has a body having a forward end and a rearward end and a longitudinal opening. A retainer positioned in the body has a forward section, a rearward section, and a bore. A ring is movably disposed in the retainer. A gripping member having at least one spring finger is friction fit to the body and is radially inwardly biased in a predisposed orientation. The ring has a pusher feature configured to axially move the ring upon force being applied to the pusher feature by a coaxial cable received by the body causing the gripping member to engage the jacket of the coaxial cable when the coaxial cable is installed in the coaxial cable connector.

A post-less, self-gripping coaxial cable connector for tool-less attachment to an end of a coaxial cable is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector has a body having a forward end and a rearward end and a longitudinal opening. A retainer positioned in the body has a forward section, a rearward section, and a bore. A ring is movably disposed in the retainer. A gripping member having at least one spring finger is friction fit to the body and is radially inwardly biased in a predisposed orientation. The ring has a pusher feature configured to axially move the ring upon force being applied to the pusher feature by a coaxial cable received by the body causing the gripping member to engage the jacket of the coaxial cable when the coaxial cable is installed in the coaxial cable connector.

A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector has a body having a forward end and a rearward end. An internal surface extends between the forward end and the rearward end defining a longitudinal opening and with a cable receiving area proximal the rearward end and a jacket stop proximal the forward end. A post is positioned in the body proximal the forward end and has a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween. An insulator is movably disposed in the bore of the post and has a through-passage, and a movement limiter. A gripping member is disposed within the longitudinal opening of the body proximal the rearward end and provides a gripping action as the gripping member axially moves toward the forward end of the body.

A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector has a body having a forward end and a rearward end. An internal surface extends between the forward end and the rearward end defining a longitudinal opening and with a cable receiving area proximal the rearward end and a jacket stop proximal the forward end. A post is positioned in the body proximal the forward end and has a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween. An insulator is movably disposed in the bore of the post and has a through-passage, and a movement limiter. A gripping member is disposed within the longitudinal opening of the body proximal the rearward end and provides a gripping action as the gripping member axially moves toward the forward end of the body.

An adapter for mating with a receptacle comprises a cylindrical outer conductor, a columnar center conductor disposed in the outer conductor, and an insulator disposed between the outer conductor and the center conductor. The outer conductor has a recess in an inner wall at a first end of the outer conductor. The insulator electrically isolates the outer conductor from the center conductor.

A transmission line, in particular of the rigid type and for a radiofrequency power application, includes: a first conductor having a tubular shape; a second conductor, concentrically and coaxially positioned inside said first conductor; a dielectric, in particular consisting of air, positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor; a connector having a body adapted to be coupled to a terminal tract of the first conductor, wherein the connector includes at least one first connection element adapted to be inserted, at least partially, into a seat formed in one end of the second conductor, in particular the at least one first connection element including a substantially tubular first portion from which a plurality of first elastic tabs extend. The second conductor includes a second connection element at least partially positioned in the seat, the second connection element being adapted to be coupled to the first connection element by inserting it into a cavity of the first connection element.

A transmission line, in particular of the rigid type and for a radiofrequency power application, includes: a first conductor having a tubular shape; a second conductor, concentrically and coaxially positioned inside said first conductor; a dielectric, in particular consisting of air, positioned between the first conductor and the second conductor; a connector having a body adapted to be coupled to a terminal tract of the first conductor, wherein the connector includes at least one first connection element adapted to be inserted, at least partially, into a seat formed in one end of the second conductor, in particular the at least one first connection element including a substantially tubular first portion from which a plurality of first elastic tabs extend. The second conductor includes a second connection element at least partially positioned in the seat, the second connection element being adapted to be coupled to the first connection element by inserting it into a cavity of the first connection element.

A tunable three-dimensional (3D) inductor comprises a plurality of vias arranged with spacing among them, a plurality of interconnects in a metal layer, wherein the plurality of interconnects connect the plurality of vias on one end, and a plurality of tunable wires that connects to the plurality of vias on the other end to form the 3D inductor. The physical configuration and inductance value of the 3D inductor are adjustable by tuning the plurality of tunable wires during manufacturing process.

A tunable three-dimensional (3D) inductor comprises a plurality of vias arranged with spacing among them, a plurality of interconnects in a metal layer, wherein the plurality of interconnects connect the plurality of vias on one end, and a plurality of tunable wires that connects to the plurality of vias on the other end to form the 3D inductor. The physical configuration and inductance value of the 3D inductor are adjustable by tuning the plurality of tunable wires during manufacturing process.

The invention is a digital communications interface cable that can be used with a variety of devices, such as (but not limited to) radios and NATO connector capable radios. The cable includes a 5-pin or 6-pin connector attached at one end of a CAT6 cable. The cable further includes an RJ45 connector that interfaces to external sound card devices. A small ferrite core can be affixed to the interface cable at the second end to mitigate and prevent electromagnetic interference. Advantageously, the interface cable facilitates the transmission of digital communications from radios using a computer.